Suzuki Liana 2004 vs Skoda Fabia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Suzuki Liana is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Liana engine produces 31 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Liana could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Fabia engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2004 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.45 m | |
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Suzuki Liana is larger. Suzuki Liana is 13 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 4 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 789 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.5 metres less than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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